In a previous thread, I asked for suggestions on how to cook greens (kale, collards, mustards, etc) for my 7yr old. I got some wonderful advice, so thanks. I made a stir fry with kale, garlic and purple onions. I loved it, but it was still too bitter for my little one. Borealis mentioned in the previous thread that a friend used orange juice and raisins to offset the bitterness, but there was no recipe provided. So, if anyone knows how to remove the bitterness or at least offset it, I would greatly appreciate it.

In a previous thread, I asked for suggestions on how to cook greens (kale, collards, mustards, etc) for my 7yr old. I got some wonderful advice, so thanks. I made a stir fry with kale, garlic and purple onions. I loved it, but it was still too bitter for my little one. Borealis mentioned in the previous thread that a friend used orange juice and raisins to offset the bitterness, but there was no recipe provided. So, if anyone knows how to remove the bitterness or at least offset it, I would greatly appreciate it.

Hi, I just put greens in some water and boil them with a lid on untill they're tender. My kale doesn't come out bitter.

I know this isn't what you asked but eating food that is bitter is really healthful, bitters are great for digestion, food absoption and fat metabolism among other things. Maybe you can slowly introduce them into your daughter's diet so she can get used to the taste.

I remember my mother putting sugar in the greens when she cooked them, perhaps that's what took the bitter taste out. My daughter is supposed to avoid sugar, but I wonder if I put just a smidgen of fructose in the greens, if that would be okay.